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Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D) vs HTC Windows Phone 8S

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate vs HTC Windows Phone 8S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D) 09Points
Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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08Points HTC Windows Phone 8S Compare Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate X
HTC Windows Phone 8S
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)

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Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D) vs Windows Phone 8S} 8 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S
+16GB (15GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)4%
Thinner		vs10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT Super LCD
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use		vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core48%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR2Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
119 grams (4.17 ounces)vs+113 grams (3.96 ounces)5%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAhvs+1700 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
21 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
480x800 pixels
233 PPI
4"
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
+14 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
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ModelGalaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)Windows Phone 8S
Other model namesTelus Samsung Fascinate 3G+ SGH-T959DHTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC Rio
Country or region availableUSA
USA		feature not registered
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date11/1/201011/1/2012
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)
Weight119 grams (4.17 ounces)113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT Super LCD
Screen size4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58% (screen-to-body ratio)~60% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8627
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
RAM memory512MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (15GB available)4GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hoursfeature not registered
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black
β€’ Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
β€’ WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2 or higher)
Java framework		β€’ Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone

☒️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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